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9stacks signs ace cricketer Suresh Raina as a Brand Ambassador
9stacks, India’s fastest growing online poker platform today announced the signing of world-class performer and cricketer – Suresh Raina as its Brand Ambassador. The partnership will see the cricketer in the brand’s upcoming campaigns and promote 9stacks through various engagement activities.
Suresh Raina is an iconic cricketer and an inspiration for the younger generation. From Left-handed batsman to the sharp-minded fielder as well as spin bowler, Raina excelled in all the three departments of the cricket game. The love for the game has taken Raina all over the world with his cricket tours but now with poker being his new favorite he can play from the comfort of his home next to his family as poker is a game that can be played anytime from anywhere.
Raina will anchor the brand with his sports charisma and help in creating a higher brand recall amongst the key target audience.
Founded by Sudhir Kamath, Pratik Kumar & Rishab Mathur in 2017, 9stacks has witnessed a meteoric rise in its popularity and has emerged as one of the most exciting online poker gaming platform in recent times. With over 32+million users, 9stacks offers its users the experience and thrill of fast-paced and dynamic gaming.
Pratik Kumar, Co-founder, 9stacks says, “Suresh Raina is an inspiration to millions of Indians. His skill as a sportsperson is a result of years of practice, passion, understanding of the game and hard-work and this skill has made him win many matches for India and become the champion that he is”.
Pratik further adds “Poker is a mind sport, and like any other sport requires skill, hours of practice, studying, mathematics and strategy to master the game. We are delighted to associate with Suresh Raina who can be a true ambassador of the game and promote poker as a mind sport to a wider audience”.
Suresh Raina, the legendary cricketer adds, “During the lockdown, we all learned a lot of new things and I for one picked up playing poker online on 9stacks. It’s a fun game of skill that makes you think and apply numerous strategies to win. I looked at all other platforms in the market but I can confidently say that 9stacks stands out as the best platform amongst all. I am thoroughly excited now to associate with the 9stacks poker platform and look forward to working closely with the brand in the coming months”.
We are looking forward to the ace cricketer starting his second journey with 9stacks poker because ‘Once a Player Always a Player’
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MGM China has announced a salary increment for all eligible team members with effect from March 24, 2025, in recognition of their hard work and contribution for the company.
A 2.5% increment will be awarded for all eligible team members in which 99% team members will be rewarded. For team members with a monthly salary of or less than MOP16,000, a standard salary adjustment of MOP600 will be granted, which represents a 2.5-5.5% increment.
Ms. Pansy Ho, Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, said: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team members for their wholehearted dedication in moving forward hand in hand with the Company. In the new year, MGM will fully support the policy implementation of the SAR Government as always; pragmatically promote the development all-for-one cultural tourism, while working with the team to continue enrich the essence of Macau as ‘One Center, One Platform, One Base’.”
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NRT Technology Corp, a global leader in payment solutions and self-serve kiosks, has appointed Tecnet Asia Inc as its official distributor in the Philippines.
The collaboration aims to bring NRT’s innovative technologies to the local gaming and hospitality markets, further enhancing operational efficiency and improving customer experiences, the companies said in a joint announcement.
NRT currently serves clients across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines.
“This collaboration underscores the growing demand for secure and innovative payment solutions in the Philippine gaming industry. By joining forces with NRT, we aim to deliver cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving needs of our clients,” said Suat Sirin, President of Tecnet Asia.
Art Ayow, NRT’s Senior Vice President of International Sales, said: “Tecnet Asia’s local expertise and strong network make them the ideal partner to expand the NRT brand in the APEC region. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will create for our clients in terms of enhancing guest experiences and improving operational efficiencies.”
The partnership aims to drive significant advancements in the region, reflecting both companies’ commitment to innovation, growth and world-class service in the gaming and hospitality sectors, they said.
Tecnet Asia said the partnership reflects its continued growth in expanding its offerings to meet industry demands, providing expertise in technical consultancy, project management and support services. The company last year also became distributor for renowned brands like Novomatic, Ainsworth, Apex, Patir Seating and Miwa Locks.
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Welcoming 2025 in spectacular style, Natural8 India has announced its latest India Exclusive, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, to the delight of poker enthusiasts across the country. The multi-table tournament, scheduled to take place on January 19, will offer participants a chance to fight for the massive event prize pool and the glory of winning a prestigious APT Trophy. But that’s not all, for nine finalists will also secure an all-expense paid trip to participate in APT Manila – competing for the grand prize at a grand stage with some of the sharpest poker players in all of Asia!
With a buy-in of only INR 5,500, Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025 will offer flight and stay packages for nine finalists, worth up to INR 100,000 each, for the upcoming APT Manila Classic. In addition, the top four finalists will secure a Main Event ticket worth INR 90,000 each at APT Manila Classic 2025, while the other five will win Mini Main Event tickets worth INR 37,000 each. The tournament also has various satellites running daily from January 12 to January 19, with a buy-in of just INR 550.
Speaking on the upcoming India Exclusive, Kunal Patni, Executive Director and Country Head – Natural8 India, said, “2024 was a spectacular year for Natural8 India and the broader Indian poker community. Throughout the year, we saw a strong response to the various India Exclusives, which not only nurtured the country’s growing poker landscape but also connected poker enthusiasts to the broader Asian poker scene on a more consistent basis. We took 23 players to various APT events in 2024 through these India Exclusive APT events. With the Natural8 India X APT Manila Classic 2025, we expect a similarly stellar response, especially with mega bonus on offer worth up to INR 15 lakh. Our latest India Exclusive will set the tone for the rest of the year and give poker enthusiasts and professional players across the country a chance to start 2025 on a bang!”
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